The engaged sociologist : connecting the classroom to the community
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The engaged sociologist : connecting the classroom to the community
SAGE/Pine Forge, c2011
3rd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This book brings the 'public sociology' movement into the classroom, as it teaches students to use the tools of sociology to become effective participants in our democratic society. Through exercises and projects, the authors encourage students to practice the application of these tools in order to get both hands-on training in sociology and experience with civic engagement in their communities.
Table of Contents
1. The Engaged Sociologist: The Sociological Perspective and the Connections Among Sociology, Democracy, and Civic Engagement 2. Founders and Foundations of Sociology: Theory 3. How Do We Know What We Think We Know? Sociological Methods 4. Creating Civic Engagement Versus Creating Apathy: Culture 5. Learning How to Act in Society: Socialization 6. Deviant Behavior and Social Movements 7. Big Money Doesn't Always Win: Stratification and Social Class 8. What Does a "Typical American" Look Like Today?: Race and Ethnicity 9. Sex, Gender, and Power 10. Social Institutions: Family and Economy 11. Social Institutions, Continued: Education, Government, and Religion 12. The Engaged Sociologist in Action
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